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fastjet to launch Harare-Bulawayo connection in Zimbabwe

fastjet will commence daily flights between Harare and Bulawayo from July 20th.Ticket sales are already open on fastjet.com, fastjet shops and all travel agents, with a special Launch Fare starting at $59 taxes included.Fastjet will be the first affordable airline…

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Ethiopian Airlines resumes flights to Eritrea

Ethiopian Airlines announced on July 10 that it had finalised preparations to resume daily flights to Asmara, Eritrea, on July 17.This follows agreements reached in Asmara between Dr. Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, and…

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Visit Rwanda reveals new adventure tourism options

Thrill-seeking travellers will soon be able to enjoy high-flying paramotoring, exciting mountain biking and some serious cycling routes in Rwanda as part of new adventure experiences unveiled by Visit Rwanda.Paramotoring is a form of paragliding where the user wears a…

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Renovations under way on luxury Malawi cruise boat

Serendib Hotels, which runs several hotels and conference centres in Malawi, recently introduced a luxury cruise boat to its offerings. The MV Mangunda is based at Liwonde and offers trips through Liwonde National Park and Lake Malawi.Renovations, which will offer…

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LAM Board of Directors dismissed as PM left grounded

LAM Mozambique Airlines Board of Directors have been sacked, after the state airline was unable to buy fuel due to financial constraints on Wednesday (July 4) and Thursday (July 5), leaving passengers grounded in Maputo, including the country’s Prime Minister…

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Cresta renovates Harare hotel

Cresta Hotels is refurbishing Cresta Oasis Hotel and Apartments in Harare.Chipo Mandela, Country Director for Cresta Hotels in Zimbabwe, said the work would be completed by year end. “We are already in the process of undertaking a major refurbishment programme…

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Fastjet to launch domestic services by 2019

Fastjet has received a cash injection of roughly $10 million and has started the process of acquiring Federal Airlines and hopes to launch domestic services in South Africa by the end of next year.In the company’s final results statement for…

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Further enhancements on Airlink’s Hoedspruit route

From July 31, Airlink will introduce further enhancements to its Cape Town-Hoedspruit services, the airline has confirmed.The changes have been made to address concerns from the trade and lodges about the late arrival in Hoedspruit, which has impacted guests’ afternoon…

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Increased numbers of Grevy’s zebra in Kenya

The endangered Grevy’s zebra, distinguishable by their round ears and shorter stripes than the more common plains zebra, has increased in numbersA census held earlier this year in northern Kenya showed there were 2 812 animals, up from 2 350…

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Pressures on SA oceans undermine future of coastal tourism

“With a coastline of about 3000 kilometres, South Africa is a prime destination for ocean and coastal tourism, a growing sector within the tourism market. Protecting our oceans and coast is an investment in future growth,” says Judy Mann-Lang, Conservation…

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